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Classic free and open source platformer 'SuperTux' has a new alpha release out

By Liam Dawe, 21 Nov 2018

SuperTux, a name I've not heard in quite some time, a free and open source platformer inspired by Super Mario Bros is still chugging along and it's heading towards a new release.

Get some classic FPS action on with QuakeWorld Team Fortress

By Liam Dawe, 21 Nov 2018

The free FPS QuakeWorld Team Fortress (previously Team Fortress, Quake Team Fortress) that later became the inspiration for Valve's own Team Fortress games has a new release out with a Linux installer.

This War of Mine: Stories - The Last Broadcast release for Linux as promised, needs a fix on Ubuntu

By Liam Dawe, 21 Nov 2018

As promised by 11 bit studios, the next episode-based DLC The Last Broadcast is now out for Linux players of This War of Mine: Stories.

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire - The Forgotten Sanctum is due out December 13th, the last planned DLC

By Liam Dawe, 21 Nov 2018

Obsidian Entertainment have announced the final DLC for the RPG Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire named The Forgotten Sanctum is going to release on December 13th.

Software industry sim 'Game Dev Studio' updated to now officially support Linux

By Liam Dawe, 21 Nov 2018

Can't get enough sims? Game Dev Studio from Roman Glebenkov officially supports Linux now with the 23rd update released yesterday.

Stellaris: MegaCorp expansion to release December 6th

By Liam Dawe, 21 Nov 2018

Have you always wanted to build your own powerful corporate empire? On December 6th you will get that chance.

The Humble Jumbo Bundle 12 is out with a couple of Linux games

By Liam Dawe, 20 Nov 2018

The Humble Jumbo Bundle 12 is another bundled rammed full of good games, some of which have a native Linux version.

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Total War: WARHAMMER II released for Linux, port from Feral Interactive

By Liam Dawe, 20 Nov 2018

Originally developed by Creative Assembly and published by SEGA, Total War: WARHAMMER II is another Linux port from Feral Interactive.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is officially coming to Linux in 2019

By Liam Dawe, 20 Nov 2018

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Originally published by Square Enix and developed by Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive confirmed today that Shadow of the Tomb Raider is officially heading to Linux in 2019.

The Early Access MMO 'Project: Gorgon' now has a demo available

By Liam Dawe, 20 Nov 2018

Elder Game, LLC have now put up a demo for their MMO Project: Gorgon, this will allow you to progress quite a bit to see what's on offer.

To celebrate Half-Life turning 20, Black Mesa released a trailer for Xen

By Liam Dawe, 20 Nov 2018

Has it really been 20 years? Blimey! Black Mesa, the fan-made recreation of the original with plenty of bells and whistles has a trailer for the hotly anticipated Xen levels.

7 Days to Die now has an experimental build available for Alpha 17, it's a huge difference

By Liam Dawe, 20 Nov 2018

After waiting what feels like forever, the pimps have put out an experimental version of their Alpha 17 release for everyone to try out.

Steam Link hardware officially walks the plank, there's an app for that

By Liam Dawe, 20 Nov 2018

Valve has quietly mentioned that the Steam Link is selling out across the world with stock either sold out or about to be sold out.

Valve's card game Artifact is running very well on Linux, releasing next week

By Liam Dawe, 19 Nov 2018

Artifact, Valve's newest game, is due out on November 28th and it will be coming with same-day Linux support. Valve provided me with an early copy and it's pleasing to see it running well.

Open-world single-player space-combat RPG 'Starsector' has a major new release out and it's awesome

By Liam Dawe, 19 Nov 2018

Starsector (formerly "Starfarer") is a game that I've followed for quite a few years now, one I personally purchased many years ago and the latest release is a big one.

Squally now has the Early Access release on Linux with the Hexus card mini-game available

By Liam Dawe, 19 Nov 2018

Squally is what they're calling a 2D puzzle RPG, which is supposed to teach you "video game hacking" without needing prior experience and no "boring lessons".

Where The Water Tastes Like Wine: Fireside Chats, a free standalone adventure is out

By Liam Dawe, 19 Nov 2018

Where The Water Tastes Like Wine: Fireside Chats acts as a free standalone companion to Where The Water Tastes Like Wine and it's out with Linux support.

First-person mystery adventure '103' will have Linux support at release

By Liam Dawe, 19 Nov 2018

103 is a rather stylish and intriguing first-person mystery adventure that's releasing next month and it will have Linux support at release.

Developer of 'Bad North', a real-time tactics rogue-lite seems keen about Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 19 Nov 2018

Always a fan to see what developers can do with a strategy game, Bad North does look rather good and it seems the developer has taken notice of requests for a Linux version.

The MMO 'Vendetta Online' is adding Vulkan support

By Liam Dawe, 19 Nov 2018

Vendetta Online, the MMO from Guild Software Inc that has supported Linux for a long time is going to add Vulkan support alongside some other fun sounding advancements.